Vinyl Beatmixing - DJ'ing for Beginners - Using Vinyl Records on Turntables

[@ArianvanPutten]

seriously this way of overhead display + having the queue in my left ear and master in my right ear is really helpful. nice stuff.

[@mumuz34]

"We do one more", totally means: " That's it I'm into it, nothing will ever stop me now" Nice video, thank you.

[@Chazzsg]

One does not simply play "just one more" 😂

[@djbolivia]

Exactly. I'm always glad to hear when newer DJ's are making a choice to become experienced with vinyl. It's a good feeling.

[@MrMikomi]

This shows how tricky it is to beatmix on vinyl. To my old school ears, I prefer the imperfections in the mix; it makes it more human, more live, and more real. Eg at 25:30, it's slightly out, but you know that the DJ is working. What's great is when the DJ pulls it in to perfection. I like that. I understand though that that's a generational thing; many out there will only be used to the sound of perfection, which is what you get with mp3- and CD-based mixing.

[@djbolivia]

Very insightful, I couldn't agree more. I always remember listening to DJ's at raves in the 1990's and being fascinated with how they'd pull an out-of-sync mix back together.

[@dewaynecallahan6473]

Part of the art my friends been doing it since I was 12 and I'm 48 next mo. Theres no greater feeling than getting off beat for a quick second and bringing it back in and its bangin when you do. SALUTE to all DJ's keep the craft alive!!

[@drgigglesvinyldjsets-kruto1080]

I agree. I have no desire to watch digital Djs.

[@oscarblack7624]

@@drgigglesvinyldjsets-kruto1080 dont watch then bro, just dance :)

[@chanandlerbong9099]

Couldn’t agree more! 😃

[@maverick242]

sold my xdj's and bought a couple of turntables.I always look at ppl playing vinyl, I need learn it. This is the best video that i found in KZbin. Touch the records, go to the shop and spent time looking second hand is amazing.

[@radioweebdx7680]

Watching DJs manipulate the vinyl is part of the DJ performance, record shopping and collecting is the real part of DJing. It's always about a good selection of music, not the latest mediocre tunes.

[@ess.l]

That 40 minutes went FAST! Brilliant video, insanely helpful to split the audio so we can hear the master and cue separately, I haven't seen any other dj tutorials do that! Thank you so much!!

[@JurassicTrance]

All of these years later and these videos still kick ass! And that Breeder - NYFM track is top notch! Got an acetate!

[@zapwatt]

This guy is a class act. He gives great instruction and selflessly shares knowledge gained on hot, sweaty nights. Thank you, DJB

[@phoenixwasted]

You never had to share your knowledge with all of us and you were humble in doing so! You are an outright Man hands down. Thank you. I knew a bit but, so good to see the practical and the theory. Thank you so much for your time and effort in bringing this to me .

[@samnolan7670]

About 7 years on, still best tutorial on youtube

[@MissionFitnessCTC]

Wow man the production value on your videos is awesome. Thanks so much for this great information, and thanks for putting in so much effort.

[@djbolivia]

+Connor O'Reilly Thanks.

[@djestrella_]

Hey man, thank you so much for making this video. A lot of people (334.000 and counting) learned a lot from this, from you taking your time to do this for free. So again, thanks ever so much for sharing your knowledge with this tutorial and introduction. Much love your way!

[@directorwiechern1474]

one of the best tutorials you can ever get on youtube, sept2021, cheers.

[@arod2211]

I just started mixing with vinyl the other day and I was clueless as to how to cue and I ended up ruining my needles. I bought replacements for them luckily and with this video, I have learned a lot to preserve them and to cue with vinyl. It was so hard my first time but with this tutorial, I will be much better off with learning my way to DJing with vinyl. Thank you very very much for this tutorial. You don't know how much this has helped me.

[@djbolivia]

Great to hear that this will be helpful, thanks for taking the time to write.

[@Casketkrusher_]

I've watched this video like 4 times now, this is really helping me out, one of the best videos about the basics of mixing and setting up your turntables.

[@juicy_rickys_world3273]

I learned how to beat match hip hop in a weekend thanks to this video. So thorough.

[@ivanovejero4828]

thanks ,dj bolivia I think that this is the only video tutorial of how mixing with vinyls in the entire internet

[@DanielTorres-fp8fv]

You have magic hands and fingers,I have been following your videos. I've just started spinning a couple months ago, I bought a Traktor controller although my goal is at least one turntable and two cdj's. Any video can help regardless of the equipment. Thank to your videos my ears and head are starting to separate beats and rhythms little by little. You are a very nice person and a great mentor. Thanks.

[@djbolivia]

You're welcome!

[@jeppekrabbe6909]

Jonathan I want to say a deep and profuound thank to you. I started djing on vinyls a bit more than two years ago. I lpayed mostly with people in Hamburg then, where all kinds of genres will be played in the same set, and very little beatmatching done. More weird things like turning the turntable of etc. But I wanted to be able to beatmatch too, because most nu disco, house tech etc are so obviously produced for beatmatching the first 30 sec to 1:30 will be dull if you just play from the beginning. Same goes for outro. SO I started looking into the beatmatching. Had no clue what I was doing, didn't get anywhere. So I started asking friends about it. Either 'Iwanna learn it too' or 'yeah I used to be able to do that before I started with the computer/cds' (the cdj usually have a pretty precise autobpm) was the answer. GThen I started asking djs who were beatmatching vinyl, when I was in the club. The answers I got all fell into the category of: that's really easy, if you can count to four you can beatmatch. So I was kind of giving up on it. Then I was sick so I didn't play for about a year. A month ago I took it up again and figures out what you explain in the other video about adjust speed aswell as starting the cued track according to the playing beat. I was getting closer, but the few mixes that actually worked felt like pure luck. With your video I'm gonna get right back at it when I wake up tomorrow. Have a gig coming up in two weeks. Not sure to try it out then, we'll see. All love to you man! I love geeking around too, and I'm better at understanding things if I understand them profoundly, it's like an either or for me. Also (and I will stop writing soon) I grew up in a family with very little music, but for some reason music has always been very important to me, I listen to music almost all the time. But I grew up thinking I had no skills for playing music. Now I feel encouraged again! I remember what The Black Madonna says: Talent is a seed. Practice is what makes it grow. Thanks. One last thing: 'Dj Nori - Happy Sunday (Maurice Fulton Remix)' is the track that made me work on beatmatching again. That track deserves all the rubbing, loving and caring it can get. I don't feel I could fit it in a set in a way where it would work as it should without being beatmatched. Recommended!

[@djbolivia]

That's a great quotation: "Talent is a seed. Practice is what makes it grow." Thanks so much for taking the time to write this comment. Nothing good in life is easy.

[@djbolivia]

Also, "Happy Sunday" - great track! I'm listening to it right now...

[@Weewokk]

This is an amazing introduction to vinyl mixing. Having the split audio was really useful for starting out. Thanks and keep up the good work, Jonathan! Sidenote: really like your track selection in this!

[@alvaf4116]

It's really cool you don't edit your videos so we can actually see mistakes happening IN YOUR VIDEO and you correcting it and explaining what you did wrong so we can learn from you.

[@paolor1001]

Hugely well done tutorial, it's like being there with you. Thank you.

[@djbolivia]

Thanks Paolo, I appreciate that.

[@djbolivia]

I should point out that I wasn't trying to mix smoothly ... I was trying to illustrate mixing so beginners can understand it better. A beginning DJ is going to have a hard time even understanding if the new track is too fast or too slow. If you want to listen to recordings of some of my DJ sets where I was actually trying to mix properly, I've got quite a few online.

[@miamichi5]

Excellent explanation. Most new generation know nothing of real vinyl mixing. It's not as easy as 1 thinks. Great video 👌!

[@aldetaquiles9799]

Such a clen explanation of the ABC of vinyl mixing, I'm glad to found this gem in KZbin. Nice to meet you dj bolivia, you make myself more interesting in djing world.

[@alejandroceballos6870]

Seven years later, ti keeps being very useful.

[@jony0544]

Thanks for this video ! Im switching from CDJ to Digital Vinyl so this gave me some view into what i should be expecting.

[@djbolivia]

Great to hear this, digital vinyl can capture the best of both worlds in many ways ...

[@honeyhotsauce]

Beat match learning can be the frustrating thing to a noob. But once you get it, it’s like learning riding a bike and be the best day of your life.

[@eugeniayoon]

ahh. good analogy.

[@davidsmisc1351]

I think I learned it in the first session after reading a really good guide with diagrams. Once you know what you’re trying to achieve, and can count beats, it falls into place fast.

[@herz.1296]

This is it! I have crossed the vinyl threshold with the help of your videos. Quality and class stuff.

[@puggles1973]

When you have levelled the balance, you are supposed to turn the graded ring to zero. Then you increase the tracking weight by turning the counterweight so that you don't have to "add" the tracking weight to the non-zeroed ring. Incidentally, the needle protector contributes a significant weight (at this pivot distance), so it should be removed during balancing and be very careful that you don't damage the stylus. This is standard operating procedure.

[@djbolivia]

+puggles1973 That's a great bit of advice.

[@JL-Breaks]

OMG this video is SO HELPFUL. I have been scratching for a few years and keep shying away from beat matching.. reason being my ear isn't used to hearing two beats.. but truly this with headphones on is REALLY REALLY helpful. THANK YOU.

[@jackchristian824]

Excellent video! I just got my Technics and this is the best learner video on the market! I'm sure many new djs have learnt a lot from the video.. well done to you man! It's great there are such knowledgable people like yourself around to teach us new guys..Legendary..

[@iraklisanikidzeee]

Greetings from Moscow🇷🇺 Thanks for the great video, sir! Just started dj ing on the vinyls, this helps a lot.

[@djbolivia]

Hm. A combination of things: 1. Twenty years of practicing and learning. 2. I'm a complete science geek, so the physics and math of music and DJ'ing is fun to study. 3. I took a Masters Program in music production from Berklee, so I've studied this stuff on a more professional level too.

[@WingmanLive]

can you put that pitch faded in a 1210mk5G? The mk5g has digital pitch and would be good to have analogue.

[@vextrex25]

Most kids today have probably never even had their hands on a pair of 1210s and a mixer and my hat is off to the youngsters who have started on vinyl. As time marches on, so as technology, with the advent of so many new devices and controllers, the art of DJing has been lost. Most of the kids today with their little macbooks and controllers sound good, but put them in front of some turntables where they actually have to "DJ" and they would FAIL. Glad to see that you're keeping vinyl alive!

[@stephenderong9151]

Remember when Djs used to cover thier labels and write random shit so the other Djs wouldn't bite thier tracks? I just thought about that when you mentioned respecting other Djs records. Where I'm from, that shit would be long gone if a DJ left it behind. lol

[@vextrex25]

Great video! Like you, I've been spinnin vinyl for many many years now. I spent numerous hours perfecting this art and use similar techniques as you do. Although no two DJs touch the record the same way, the outcome is the same; a perfect flawless mix. With a whole new generation of kids who fancy themselves "DJs" using a laptop and a controller, I fear that we are a dying breed with our 1210's. Real DJs will always use vinyl and beatmatch and pitch incoming records without any digital aids.

[@Tarennys]

This is cool. You're a pretty good teacher! I'm planning on trying this out as soon as I am able to. And trust me this has helped loads!

[@djbolivia]

Glad to hear, Taren. Enjoy your weekend!

[@Ylcek]

Your taste in Music is really great.

[@djbolivia]

Thank you. It's the producers that are the creative ones though!

[@djbolivia]

sam thomson It is definitely tricky when you're starting! A lot of DJ's who are familiar with CD mixing will find they spend a couple hours a night for several weeks before they're comfortable. Don't worry, it'll get easy pretty soon, you'll definitely catch on before too long.

[@samthomson8445]

thanx i cant tell u enough how much i apreciate ur comment and actually am already making progress! i was having serious problems manipulating the vinyl-speed etc but feel i am now getting there.thanks

[@djbolivia]

sam thomson The funny thing is that I felt exactly the same way years ago when I started to learn on CD's, after having been comfortable on vinyl for so long.

[@samthomson8445]

They're certainly different! Its my fault for being so cocky! Lol thought cause id learned beat matching on cdjs id get my turntables home n b using like a pro! I was wrong but love practicing with em. Really is a lot more fun than cds. Once again thanks m8 ill subscribe n look out for more useful vids thumbs up

[@djbolivia]

sam thomson Agreed. SOOO much more fun than CD's.

[@samthomson8445]

hi m8 can u make contact today if possible so i can ask u a question or 2? thanx m8 i thnk u could really help me .ill look forward to hearing from u.

[@benskinner8580]

Thanks a lot for the video - got my vinyl turntable back out since moving house and I forgot just how hard vinyl beat mixing is! Nice to pick up some new tips and really enjoyed the tracks you played

[@fraserstewart6035]

Nice video. I've been practicing digital DJing for years, just in my own personal time. But i'm now going to invest in a couple of budget mixing decks and any LPs I can get a hold of. The bar thing can be really frustrating. I know some artists want to make their tracks unique, but they make them more of a pain for mixing as well.

[@PeterRatkay]

Nice vids! I'm a house dj that plays a lot on cdj900-2000 players, thinking about learning to play some vinyl. Big difference and this has helped me out a bit.

[@liamtellertv8039]

Nice video! huge value for beginners. Especially for the controller kids to see how difficult it actually is!

[@djbolivia]

Indeed. "Controller Kids" ... I like that phrase.

[@dharmaboy75]

Great Vid. It's nice to go over the basics again. I am on Traktor Scratch Pro 2 and I find that in my mixes I make for myself I kind of cheat to get the songs cue'd up fast by looking at the bpm. I get it close, then nudge slow down etc. I think the best way to stay true, is to know how to do mixing this method, specially if you go to a club atmosphere as you will never know what to expect for gear. I used to be a Virtual DJ guy and I learned the hard way that you need to know the basics and train your mind and ear to listen to speed discrepancies. Again good job and Love your selection of tracks.

[@djbolivia]

Good comments. Versatility is always beneficial when it comes to new venues and unfamiliar booths.

[@benzatim1]

Great video dj bolivia ! useful hints and tips specially for myself being a late comer into mixing music,took it up as an extra while studying sound production in Glasgow in 2009 and have never looked back, went in the opposite direction from folk though, started with mp3's and Traktor and a berhinger bcd 3000 controller, then onto a mc600o,that gave me the bug and i wanted to be absorbed more so moved onto a pair of denon 3500 cdj's but still wanted more, did my homework and bought myself arguably the best turntables on the market ! pair of Stanton STR8 150's, no other deck has their specifacations nor the same functionality, recently added a denon dnx 1600 wihch is traktor scratch certified so started to use timecode aswell,best of both worlds, had watched the 1st video and very true, ive seen myself sitting on public transport listening to my iphone and before you know it your not singing or humming the tune, your counting the music, once again thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, look forward to watching your other vids.................................................ps have you coloured all your labels in black ink and thats why you havnt posted the tracks you used lol few id like to know the names of please, all the best from Scotland, Davie

[@djbolivia]

Awesome, great to hear about your journey through the equipment. As for track names, I just dug out the bin of records that I think I pulled them all from. I'll go through this later this weekend and figure them all out, and put both annotations in the video as they pop up, and also a summary in the text description under the video. I'm not sure why I didn't think to do that when I recorded this.

[@djbolivia]

I should point out that I was intentionally not trying to do things perfectly and make it look easy. This is a learning video for beginners. If you want to check out some of the live shows that I've recorded, I've got several online, where I obviously tried to do a proper job of mixing.

[@MLSAudio]

Excellent tutorial I've just got my old Technics 1210s out for home vinyl playing for leisure but this kick started my love for beat mixing! The setting up of the deck was helpful too I'd forgotten about all that side of it. Decks were last used actively in the 90s so respect to Technics for the build level they came straight on like It was yesterday👍 My kind of beats too

[@JeffReams]

Very well done to say the least. I love watching your videos, they are chuck full of awesome tips and ticks to make you that much better. Much appreciated! - cheers

[@djbolivia]

Thanks for taking the time to write ...

[@yosoytuodio]

This si the best video on youtube about real djing , thank you very much !

[@georgea.henryjr.5191]

HI DJ BOLIVIA, I JUST FINISHED WATCHING YOUR DJ'ING FOR BEGINNERS BASIC BEAT-MIXING VINYL RECORDS. GREAT TEACHING VIDEO AND LOVE THOSE SONGS YOU USED. I WISH YOU CONTINUOUS SUCCESS IN YOUR CAREER AND KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK!

[@djbolivia]

Thanks George!

[@georgea.henryjr.5191]

Your Welcome Dj Bolivia! And I must say that even though you have such a busy career, you always find the time to reply to everyone who have asked for advice on beat mixing cd and vinyl or people who just looked at your videos. It tells me that you're are not a selfish individual at all. Presently, I'm working on some house beats using the Akai Professional XR20 and some day I would like for you to hear one of the tracks and tell me what you think if that's possible. May God continue to bless and give you success in your dj career!

[@leerose9090]

Thanks for taking the time to make this! God bless

[@djbolivia]

Thanks for the comment, Leon.

[@djbolivia]

Justin Pitlik If you're just interested in playing the music back, just the turntable and records and a speaker (and a piece of equipment such as an amp to get the sound into the speaker) are all that you need. But if you are going to mix songs between a couple turntables, you should look at buying a "DJ mixer" of some sort.

[@OleMikey083]

+djbolivia hey friend do yo recommend any brand that I could buy for at least 400$ for a turntable and mixer

[@djbolivia]

+mike Harris That price range is pretty low. I think you'd have to spend around $400 per item to get something that works decently, even in a budget range. You could probably look at the Behringer NOX mixers though, those may be a viable option. Do more research than just my advice, but check out this article as an example. You'll probably pay around $400 or more for a decent budget turntable, or a used Technics 1200, but you might be able to do better than that on a mixer: djtechtools.com/2014/04/15/in-search-of-the-perfect-budget-mixer-part-one/

[@OleMikey083]

+djbolivia many thanks I watched both the beatmixing on both the CD and Vinyl it was very helpful for a beginner like myself

[@gerhardkraus2895]

+djbolivia what's the name of the song you play on the left turntable? on the right one you play new york fm. thanks

[@djbolivia]

17:00L - Cirrus, "Boomerang" (The Light Remix) 22:30R - Quivver, "Boz Boz" (Central Rush Remix) 23:30R - Breeder, "New York FM" (Van Bellen Remix) 28:00R - Seragaki, "Ryukyu Underground" (Quivver Remix) 34:30L - DJ Fist, "Beat The Drums" (Original Mix) 36:45R - Mike Morales, "Dream Shattered" (Original Mix)

[@bj888rn]

A quick thing about setting the weight of your tonearm is to find where it balances (or floats) then you only turn the black grading scale to zero at that point. Then you turn the entire weight with the grading (in this case) to 3 grams.

[@JasonSpiffy]

Thanks for the video. Even though I dont have vinyl I feel that learning this way will help learning digital.

[@djbolivia]

Definitely. A lot of the knowledge/skills transfer between the two mediums.

[@nashwanal8917]

I am still a starter in Djing, however, your video is really inspiring and encouraging me to go on!! respect!

[@djbolivia]

Nice, thanks.

[@Kat_Es1808]

Amazing tutorials on your channel and great explanation. Your videos helped me a lot to understand the fundamentals.😊

[@spaceinvador11]

Nice vid! Going off to Berlin this weekend to dig in Hardwax for my first vinyl's ;)

[@djbolivia]

+spaceinvador11 Nice! I often wish I lived in Europe where there's a lot more techno and other types of electronic music in everyday life.

[@jeppekrabbe6909]

You are welcome! I thought you lived in the UK?

[@djbolivia]

No, I'm Canadian. I've only ever been to the UK a handful of times, unfortunately.

[@12jonation]

HI I sussed it back in 91 with cubic 22 night in motion then I was intrigued by mixing b sides of interesting sounds that create a nice mood, I extract my mixes then upload them, versatile vinyl. Always keeping an open mind to embrace the digital era, Infinite possibilities. Its a nice feeling when you stumble upon a Flukey combination of complimentary similar tracks.is so unique which is what keeps me enthusiastic about mixing because you can make some phenomenal sounds. sharing the mixes for the love of the music. also recording gives me real happiness , because when you listen back woowwssaaa.. Here I am DJonation 2k17

[@brittanysrecordshop3991]

Very detailed and informative. I’ll definitely recommend this to djs looking to spin more vinyl

[@909drummachine]

Quivver - These are the days. It was a huge favourite of mine back then

[@acatssoftnose3940]

I've grown to really love these DJ lp mixes. I find a lot in thrift stores, and if I like them, I end up buying them just for personal enjoyment.

[@Shaggii_]

Phenomenal tutorial! I’m definitely not a fan of those who black out their records labels and gate-keep tracks they didn’t even produce, that doesn’t help any dj. If someone likes a track let them know what it is so they can hear it again. Unless it’s their track they produced, I think it’s selfish behavior.

[@scrossen778]

I wish videos like these were around when I wanted to learn to DJ back in the late 80's. I don't know if I could have taught myself all this and there really weren't any DJ's willing to spend enough time to teach me. Oh, and if you're wondering, well, so why not learn mixing on vinyl now, well, unfortunately I did not hold on to my vinyl, which is one of the biggest mistakes I made in my life.

[@Papopiringa]

Great video! This video is better than the old Kung Fu series if you suffer from insomnia or any trouble falling asleep!

[@vyceofficial4382]

This is very interesting to me. Thanks for sharing this video with us!

[@aarons8436]

This is awesome! I've always wanted to mix some vinyls and this is a sweet tutorial!

[@ryananthony4840]

I know this is an older video, but thanks for the lesson man!!

[@stephenderong9151]

I spent over 2 years trying to beatmatch with Gemini XL 2000 turntables and couldn't get it. The very 1st day I brought my 1200mk2's home I was mixing PERFECTLY! The lesson I learned, start with a premium turntable! Don't waste your money on toys.

[@djbolivia]

+Stephen Derong Yeah, that's a good point. Better turntables will almost always be easier to work with.

[@Declan.Murphy]

+djbolivia Are Stanton STR830 good to start off with? I have an old pair but I'm not sure if I should upgrade or not?

[@paweldun]

thats right, i develop a special skil with my gemini xl 500II triying to beatmatch more than 15 seconds...but when you get a pro turntable, the sky opens :D

[@AmelAmaruRestrepoCasas]

How bad would be using a pair of stranto T62?

[@stegu2082]

The good thing about the Technics Classics is, that they dont really lose value (unless you treat them badly). If you decide to upgrade and after a year you lose interest, you can still sell them for almost the same price.

[@piotrromashov279]

Thanks for your class on Vinyl! Very clear and i appreciate your personal experience with vinyls.

[@djbolivia]

Hm. Good question. From the look of the label, I think it was probably "Ryukyu Underground" by Seragaki (Quivver Remix). I believe that I used that in episode 160 of my radio show, which is also on KZbin. I don't have the records right here, so I'm not 100% positive, but I'm reasonably confident that that's what it was.

[@TheStaubzauger]

Great video. Important tip: The height of your tonearm should be set to your specific cartridge. The goal is to have a perfect 90 degree angle of the tip of the needle to the record surface. Setting the height too high or too low wil cause the needle to hang over either way. That messes up the sound and tracking capabilities of your cartridge.

[@radioweebdx7680]

Top tip: every time you make an adjustment on the platter (whether it is fast or slow), you should always re-adjust the pitch slightly to compensate for the slight difference in speed. Otherwise your record will always drift away.

[@_cc.99_21]

such an in depth and straight-forward tutorial for a digital dj turned amateur vinyl enthusiast, thank you!

[@tonycarrera69]

Appreciate much how you explain things! s/o from Montréal!

[@hypnamog]

That New York FM track is amazing to kick start any set.

[@djbolivia]

Yes! An all-time classic, so good.

[@Tmi0]

The 1st song is "The Light" version/remix of the Boomerang by Cirrus - in case you're still wondering :)

[@MYEVILTWIIN]

i find when you're setting the weight of the cart ,screw the weight back so it is level with the back of the tonearm then reset the dial on the tonearm weight back to 0 then turn weight to what the cart specifies and when setting the anitskate use a blank sided record with the needle on it as you move the antiskate while the record is playing it will find the correct setting by staying in the one spot and not skate across the blank sided record the closer it gets to the start of the record the better. i also find that slip mats also have an affect on the set up of the decks ..i prefer a heavy slip mat so i have to alter the height of the tonearm too , but if if you are just in to beat matching the tonearm should be level (use a small spirit level) but if your in to scratching set the height higher and take the tone arm weight off and reverse it so you don't have the dial at the front which means you can get more turns on it to put more pressure on the needle to keep it in the groove more as for slowing the record down i find it best to ride the pitch control back and forth till you find the correct tempo , but if your not too comfortable doing that i suggest forefinger and thumb to apply a small amount of pressure on the spindle of the deck and rotate them to the opposite direction i find it less intrusive and more less noticeable if you are in the middle of a mix that seems to be running out of sync than if you touch the platter or touch the record and as you slow the record down adjust the pitch at the same time .

[@djbolivia]

You have good feedback here, I hope a lot of other people read this.

[@nicholascharlier]

Thanks for this, nice see to the basics again. Also a couple of those tracks were great!

[@djbolivia]

Thanks Nicholas. Happy holidays...

[@alvaf4116]

Also, thank you for the care into details you put un this vid. It's really usefull to listen to the máster on the right SIDE and the cue on the left. Abrazo desde Argentina!

[@SV-nl6wb]

great tutorial and great records played. thanks

[@TheGazzadj]

Great video - I've been DJing for a few years but sold my decks a couple of years ago - it's funny, my hand was still itching to slow that right hand deck!!

[@andreashoppe1969]

so glad, vinyl is still there :)!

[@djbolivia]

Indeed it is, and getting more and more popular again.

[@djbolivia]

Thanks. Yes, eastern Canada for a few months in the winter (near Halifax), and western Canada for the rest of the year (moving around between Prince George, Vancouver Island, and parts of Alberta).

[@djbolivia]

Can you clarify? Do you mean monitor speakers for inside the booth, or the speakers that your audience will hear? My general advice is to keep going into music stores and asking them to demo various speakers, then study the specs on all of them and figure out which ones you like the sound of.

[@airborne2876]

Good gosh, what a precision art!

[@stevebuscemi4970]

Thanks for this tutorial! I have the exact same setup so this was extra helpful. Lots of respect 🙏

[@djbolivia]

Not necessarily. One of my studio setups just uses low-quality speakers for mains, but I have a really good monitor there, because that's what I hear when I'm practicing and I don't have an audience to worry about. But if he is talking about mains, the size of the room and the crowd would affect any recommendation. Maybe the room is a small room in a house, so a multi-purpose speaker would work. Or maybe he's intending to play mobile shows, and needs to think about tops and subs.

[@256k_]

on some turntables you can reset the weight markings after you balance the tone arm, so when you need to put 3 grams you can just put it to 3.

[@cjsocool3307]

this is a great tutorial. I was DJing at a few clubs in the late 80's & 90's back home in Burlington, VT. I am now 50 y.o., & last month bought two Technics SL-1200MKII turntables & a mixer. I have some house & old school hip hop 12" LP's that I held onto all these years. I really like the the way you teach, especially the counting bars & beats. I really like the songs you were playing!. Any chance of getting the list of what you played?. Keep Spinning. Shayne Newton

[@basshead457]

What a brill vid. Thanks mate. Learnt alot. Thankyou. Loved the newyork fm record. !!!!

[@chall7810]

Vinyl is making a big comeback, im 21 and bin djing just over a year.. i wont use anything but my records now. You just dont get that raw feeling on cdjs or digital.. to many wannabe djs nowadays rely on traktor too much. But dont get me wrong at the end of the day aslong as the crowd are enjoying it, does it really matter what format is being played?

[@TheMacAndDon]

Exceptional tutorial

[@rugeyruge5368]

Mate, thanks for taking the to make this. Excellent tutorial, as with your other vids!

[@djbolivia]

Thanks, Rugey.

[@djbolivia]

Adjusting the speed of the incoming track to match the speed of the already-playing track without "nudging" the record or platter. So in other words, you just keep moving the pitch control up and down in order to hone in on the proper tempo.

[@PITBULL1455]

plenty of people still use vinyl it will never go away keep it old school :)

[@FaeUtero]

Thank you! Very helpful :)

[@djbolivia]

You're welcome, Ankit.

[@easy_rider]

I love this channel

[@benzatim1]

Hi Jonathan, hope your well, thanks for the list below, breeder New York fm is a class tune, to be honest when you replied it was a favourite back in the day, I didn't realise that was 14 years ago, was. In my late 20's when it was released, time flies when your lost in music, was there not a limited amount of copies released of it ? Few hundred or so ?

[@djbolivia]

I'm guessing that mine might have been a re-release. It was too popular not to be widely available eventually. I'd bet that you'd be able to find a copy pretty quickly on Hard To Find Records.

[@Rodgigo]

Thanks man!, love what you are doing with all the vids great work!!!